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Col des Encombres (2336m) walks
Col des Encombres - Lac de la Montagnette
Visorando Member 
7.19 mi
+2,674 ft
-2,674 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
Hike in an open and unobstructed landscape. Few markings, a few directional signs at strategic points. The Montagnette lake is a good place for a picnic break. It is possible to see ibex and birds of prey. There is a large flock of sheep near the passes.
Walks near Col des Encombres (2336m)
From Les Menuires to the Roc 1 cable car
Visorando Member 5.51 mi
+1,673 ft
-272 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
This route takes the Sentier des Girauds and then the Sentier des Teppes, before retracing its steps and ending with the Sentier des Girauds, which leads to the Roc 1 cable car arrival point. As the ski touring trail is not marked before the Christmas holidays and is impossible to find, it is still possible to take the footpath, which offers a beautiful, easily accessible hike, perfect for an introduction to ski touring.
From Grange Bernard to the Refuge de Terre Rouge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.14 mi
+1,896 ft
-33 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
First stage of the Petit tour du Mont Thabor hike
From the Refuge du Saut to the Refuge de l'Orgère via the Col du Soufre
Visorando Member 
10.24 mi
+3,576 ft
-4,196 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Allues (Savoie)
From the Refuge du Saut to the Refuge Porte de l'Orgère, the route passes close to the Gébroulaz Glacier via the Col du Soufre (2,817 m) before descending towards Lac Blanc and, via theGR®55, the Col de Chavière (2,796 m) and the Tête Noire rocks.
Lac de Bissorte - Refuge du Mont Thabor
Visorando Member 
7.77 mi
+3,819 ft
-1,014 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Orelle (Savoie)
First beautiful stage of a challenging three-day tour of Mont Thabor. A beautiful stage with an elevation gain of almost 1,200 metres. Climb to the Bissorte dam, cross the Vallon des Marches, with a possible break at the refuge. Then climb to the beautiful Lac des Bataillères and the pass of the same name, with a superb view of the Lacs Sainte Marguerite and the Vallon de la Grande Montagne. Breathtaking view of the Cheval Blanc.
Peclet-Polset Refuge - Merlets Lakes Refuge
Visorando Member 
9.26 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,314 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
This second stage links the Peclet Polset Refuge to the Lacs Merlets Refuge via the Col du Soufre. You walk alongside the great Gebroulaz Glacier before reaching the Refuge du Saut. Next comes the ascent of the Col de Chanrouge and the arrival at the Lacs Merlets.
This stage takes you off the usual route through the Vanoise National Park. The landscapes are very wild. You’ll find plenty of edelweiss here.
Refuge des Lacs Merlets – Refuge de la Valette
Visorando Member 
10.22 mi
+4,514 ft
-3,917 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Bon-Tarentaise (Savoie)
This third stage will take you from the Refuge des Lacs Merlets to the Refuge de la Valette.
This stage is undoubtedly the most challenging, with 1,400 metres of elevation gain. The ascent of the Petit Mont Blanc, a difficult descent to Les Prioux, followed by another beautiful and long climb (900m of elevation gain) to the Col de la Valette and its refuge, will make for a memorable day.
From the Refuge de l'Orgère to the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois via the Grand Roc
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+4,787 ft
-3,412 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
Starting from the Refuge Porte de l'Orgère, the route passes through the Valon de l'Orgère to reach the Col de la Masse (2,952 m) with the option of climbing the Grand Roc (3,316 m), then follows the valleys to reach the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois.
Refuge de l'Orgére - Refuge Peclet Polset
Visorando Member 
5.43 mi
+2,986 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
The first stage takes you from the Refuge d’Orgére to the Refuge de Peclet Polset. Although short, this first stage features a significant elevation gain, helping you get into your stride for the rest of the trek. The views above the Maurienne Valley are already splendid. You’ll cross your first pass, the Col de Chaviére, at nearly 2,800 metres. Views of the Écrins and the Thabor, reminding us of the 2018 route.
From the Fond d'Aussois Refuge to the Saut Refuge via the Pointe de l'Observatoire
Visorando Member 
9.33 mi
+4,724 ft
-5,443 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
From the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois to the Refuge du Saut, the route passes via the Col d'Aussois (2,914 m) with the option to climb the Pointe de l'Observatoire (3,015 m) before descending into the valley via the Ritort farm, then the Col Rouge (2,730 m).
Refuge de Terre Rouge - Le Prec
Visorando Member 
8.76 mi
+2,165 ft
-3,848 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
This is the last stage of this three-day route, with one last beautiful climb. A final alpine pass, a few lakes, and the return via the Fenêtre du Prec to round off this lovely Tour du Thabor.